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What are your unpopular opinions about health / fitness?
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Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »jseams1234 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »All our bodies are so different, the truth is no one really knows what works or how it works, but everyone who's read the latest article is an expert... (rolls eyes)
Our bodies are remarkably similar. We know quite a lot about what works and how it works for the important aspects.
Our behaviors are very different; however. Despite this simple fact many get lost obsessing on the insignificant issues and lose the larger picture. There is easy money to be made convincing people otherwise - 20 B in the US alone.
Not so, truth is we really have no idea...
Anything you can find a study for, low carb, cico, veganism, high protein, low fat, gluten free, organic, hiit, steady state... Whatever
I bet you can find a study that provides evidence to the contrary, and an army of people who believe the opposite...
I've found that many of today's know-it-alls, will claim something totally different when the next trend comes along
... only if your definition of "study" is extremely loose.
The one truth and constant is that large food manufacturers and the fast food industry doesn't give a damn about you...
I understand that their a business and responsible to their shareholders blah blah blah...
But that's exactly the point, they only care about the profit and not for your health
right, because they want to kill off all the people that buy their products so that they can go bankrupt..
By that theory, drug dealers never distribute dangerous products, either...7 -
Bry_Lander wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »jseams1234 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »All our bodies are so different, the truth is no one really knows what works or how it works, but everyone who's read the latest article is an expert... (rolls eyes)
Our bodies are remarkably similar. We know quite a lot about what works and how it works for the important aspects.
Our behaviors are very different; however. Despite this simple fact many get lost obsessing on the insignificant issues and lose the larger picture. There is easy money to be made convincing people otherwise - 20 B in the US alone.
Not so, truth is we really have no idea...
Anything you can find a study for, low carb, cico, veganism, high protein, low fat, gluten free, organic, hiit, steady state... Whatever
I bet you can find a study that provides evidence to the contrary, and an army of people who believe the opposite...
I've found that many of today's know-it-alls, will claim something totally different when the next trend comes along
... only if your definition of "study" is extremely loose.
The one truth and constant is that large food manufacturers and the fast food industry doesn't give a damn about you...
I understand that their a business and responsible to their shareholders blah blah blah...
But that's exactly the point, they only care about the profit and not for your health
right, because they want to kill off all the people that buy their products so that they can go bankrupt..
By that theory, drug dealers never distribute dangerous products, either...
right, because drug dealers run P&L's and calculate benefit to risk analysis all the time ...*sarcasm*
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My unpopular opinions:
1. Plateaus don't exist. People are too impatient.
2. HIIT and interval training are not the same thing. Also, I like my steady state cardio, thank you very much. It's way more fun.
3. The low-carb madness is... madness. Yes, you lose water weight very quickly, but any fat loss is due to a lower calorie intake which can happen with or without carbs. The whole keto thing boggles my mind. From what I've read, there seem to be specific medical conditions it can help, but I don't think it's necessary or even beneficial for people without those conditions.
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See the problem here is just a lack of humility...
People just can't handle the fact that what they believe may be wrong. All I've heard so far is "The study is right if I agree with it and wrong if I disagree with it".
And yeah McDonalds offers salads because they want your money, not because they are concerned about the health of their customers...
The food industry has one goal, to get you to consume as much as possible for the cheapest cost at the highest price... None of you can disagree with this statement, and if you do agree with this statement, than you have to agree that they are philosophically against you...
As for a victim mentality... I don't come in here and say the things I say to promote a victim mentality (BTW, that's a pretty lame weak losers argument against the things I've said).
I say what I say because I know there are people who come on to these forums looking for genuine advice, some who are facing a mountain that just seems daunting. Blaming them for their current situation when you know nothing about them or their lives would just make me a pious self-righteous a-hole.
I want readers to know that you are not lazy, you are not weak, you are not incapable, inept or inadequate...There IS a superhuman inside of you, but they need your help...
So don't give in this lunch or dinner to the marketer's and food engineers at fast food chains, their very profits are bet against your ability to free that super hero inside of you! Think about it, why do they have to make their frys so salty?
And remember that if you really know better and give in to McDonald's and the food industry anyway... Then csardiver is right... Otherwise be ready to fight for your health because they are against you, don't believe they are not...
Now it's up to you to eat wise and exercise!
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Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »See the problem here is just a lack of humility...
People just can't handle the fact that what they believe may be wrong.
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Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »So don't give in this lunch or dinner to the marketer's and food engineers at fast food chains, their very profits are bet against your ability to free that super hero inside of you! Think about it, why do they have to make their frys so salty?
And remember that if you really know better and give in to McDonald's and the food industry anyway... Then csardiver is right... Otherwise be ready to fight for your health because they are against you, don't believe they are not...
Now it's up to you to eat wise and exercise!
So if I go to McD's or Wendy's or Jack or any other food establishment and get a salad with plain grilled chicken (no fries, no burger, etc), have I then given in to the 'establishment' and lost my soul in the process?!?!?12 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »So don't give in this lunch or dinner to the marketer's and food engineers at fast food chains, their very profits are bet against your ability to free that super hero inside of you! Think about it, why do they have to make their frys so salty?
And remember that if you really know better and give in to McDonald's and the food industry anyway... Then csardiver is right... Otherwise be ready to fight for your health because they are against you, don't believe they are not...
Now it's up to you to eat wise and exercise!
So if I go to McD's or Wendy's or Jack or any other food establishment and get a salad with plain grilled chicken (no fries, no burger, etc), have I then given in to the 'establishment' and lost my soul in the process?!?!?
Imagine if you ordered a cheeseburger and fries!!!
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »See the problem here is just a lack of humility...
People just can't handle the fact that what they believe may be wrong.quiksylver296 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »See the problem here is just a lack of humility...
People just can't handle the fact that what they believe may be wrong.
I'm going to see her in concert this Friday!
#sostoked
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »So don't give in this lunch or dinner to the marketer's and food engineers at fast food chains, their very profits are bet against your ability to free that super hero inside of you! Think about it, why do they have to make their frys so salty?
And remember that if you really know better and give in to McDonald's and the food industry anyway... Then csardiver is right... Otherwise be ready to fight for your health because they are against you, don't believe they are not...
Now it's up to you to eat wise and exercise!
So if I go to McD's or Wendy's or Jack or any other food establishment and get a salad with plain grilled chicken (no fries, no burger, etc), have I then given in to the 'establishment' and lost my soul in the process?!?!?
Imagine if you ordered a cheeseburger and fries!!!
mmm fries
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Geez people... Let's start here okay, one step at a time
True or False...
Fast food is bad for you...13 -
depends....in moderation no, fast food isn't bad for me - I can go to subway which people would argue is "fast food" and eat a "healthy" sandwich that is filling
fast food gets a bad rap because someone latched onto a term and demonized it8 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Geez people... Let's start here okay, one step at a time
True or False...
Fast food is bad for you...
Given that specific "question?" Easy: false.
eta: Fast food is neutral. It is simply a part of an overall diet. As has been mentioned previously, there are several variations of fast food. To view all of them under one umbrella and try to declare it "bad" or "good" for you is, quite simply, silly.8 -
deannalfisher wrote: »depends....in moderation no, fast food isn't bad for me - I can go to subway which people would argue is "fast food" and eat a "healthy" sandwich that is filling
fast food gets a bad rap because someone latched onto a term and demonized it
Or I can get the salad the I asked about earlier - the salad that is no different than the one that I make at home... so please tell me how that is 'bad' for me?7 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »See the problem here is just a lack of humility...
People just can't handle the fact that what they believe may be wrong. All I've heard so far is "The study is right if I agree with it and wrong if I disagree with it".
And yeah McDonalds offers salads because they want your money, not because they are concerned about the health of their customers...
The food industry has one goal, to get you to consume as much as possible for the cheapest cost at the highest price... None of you can disagree with this statement, and if you do agree with this statement, than you have to agree that they are philosophically against you...
As for a victim mentality... I don't come in here and say the things I say to promote a victim mentality (BTW, that's a pretty lame weak losers argument against the things I've said).
I say what I say because I know there are people who come on to these forums looking for genuine advice, some who are facing a mountain that just seems daunting. Blaming them for their current situation when you know nothing about them or their lives would just make me a pious self-righteous a-hole.
I want readers to know that you are not lazy, you are not weak, you are not incapable, inept or inadequate...There IS a superhuman inside of you, but they need your help...
So don't give in this lunch or dinner to the marketer's and food engineers at fast food chains, their very profits are bet against your ability to free that super hero inside of you! Think about it, why do they have to make their frys so salty?
And remember that if you really know better and give in to McDonald's and the food industry anyway... Then csardiver is right... Otherwise be ready to fight for your health because they are against you, don't believe they are not...
Now it's up to you to eat wise and exercise!
See, that is the kind of text that is usually followed by "if you follow my 12 week program for only $149.99*, you too can unleash that superhuman!"
*(per week)15 -
Okaaaay, let's try this...
True or False...
The world is round...3 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Okaaaay, let's try this...
True or False...
The world is round...
First, would you like to share how a salad or apple slices or beans become unhealthy just because they're sold by a fast food chain? Or is it your argument that fast food is not inherently unhealthy?7 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Okaaaay, let's try this...
True or False...
The world is round...
Oh, the logical fallacies. Strong with this one they are.10 -
stevencloser wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »See the problem here is just a lack of humility...
People just can't handle the fact that what they believe may be wrong. All I've heard so far is "The study is right if I agree with it and wrong if I disagree with it".
And yeah McDonalds offers salads because they want your money, not because they are concerned about the health of their customers...
The food industry has one goal, to get you to consume as much as possible for the cheapest cost at the highest price... None of you can disagree with this statement, and if you do agree with this statement, than you have to agree that they are philosophically against you...
As for a victim mentality... I don't come in here and say the things I say to promote a victim mentality (BTW, that's a pretty lame weak losers argument against the things I've said).
I say what I say because I know there are people who come on to these forums looking for genuine advice, some who are facing a mountain that just seems daunting. Blaming them for their current situation when you know nothing about them or their lives would just make me a pious self-righteous a-hole.
I want readers to know that you are not lazy, you are not weak, you are not incapable, inept or inadequate...There IS a superhuman inside of you, but they need your help...
So don't give in this lunch or dinner to the marketer's and food engineers at fast food chains, their very profits are bet against your ability to free that super hero inside of you! Think about it, why do they have to make their frys so salty?
And remember that if you really know better and give in to McDonald's and the food industry anyway... Then csardiver is right... Otherwise be ready to fight for your health because they are against you, don't believe they are not...
Now it's up to you to eat wise and exercise!
See, that is the kind of text that is usually followed by "if you follow my 12 week program for only $149.99*, you too can unleash that superhuman!"
*(per week)
That's a pretty weak response6 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Okaaaay, let's try this...
True or False...
The world is round...
Technically false in any case, but which way are you trying to determine, latitudinally or longitudinally?
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Can't resist adding this:
"It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest. We address ourselves not to their humanity but to their self-love, and never talk to them of our own necessities, but of their advantages."
- Adam Smith20
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